Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Kingston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingston, Rhode Island is 37.0% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $150,731 in Kingston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingston, Rhode Island is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Kingston
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Kingston, RI
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Kingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower